Townsville   23 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

LADBROKES RACING CLUB RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 Handicap 1609m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 24)   Rail: Out 5m 1000m-W/Post. Out 2m Remainder. (Pent: 5.51).  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Ginger Mick leading the way. DECRYPTING GOLD (4) just missed the placings over this course and distance last time out but did put two wins together to start the campaign. Goes well for Murphy who has two wins and two placings from six rides and will be near his peak now. Looks the hardest to toss. ZOUHOPE (2) was a touch plain at the latest effort but the form prior was full of merit. Can bounce right back to form against this lot. CHOQUANT (1) is better than recent efforts suggest and may feature with any luck in running. BETTA AL (5) has placed two from four here and is usually thereabouts. Capable of featuring prominently. DEFROSTED (9) best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Decrypting Gold to win.
1 0x078 CHOQUANT
GARY DICKSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R D Pack, C C McMahon, Mrs C M Mcmahon, G C Paterson, B R Shield & J C Taylor
At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track Cl3-Sw on June 13 over 1609m, 5 len behind Vancouver Bay carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Before that 7th of 14 at this track Bm60 on June 8 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Prince Akeem with 61kg at $19. Leading contender coming out of a very nice gate.
3
N THOMAS
Blue, Gold FIVE Spots,Spots SLEEVES, And Cap
2 1x438 ZOUHOPE
JOE RUSSO
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S P Royes, Miss C Russo & C Russo
Most recently second last of 9 at this track Bm70 on June 8 over 1609m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Phoenix Flyer with 54kg at $4.50. Before that 3rd of 13 at this track Bm55 on May 25 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Decrypting Gold with 59.5kg at $9. Nicely placed to atone.
11
MS L MORRISON
RED, BLUE SLEEVES AND WHITE CAP
3 2x789 HEZABUSYBEE
TERRY MCGOVERN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T J McGovern, Mrs K P Sheargold, C Melville, Ms M P Heslop, Ms L Stewart, Mrs M Ness, R J Ness, M J Pearson, Mrs S Pearson, J M Pearson, T W Must, G Trayhern & B J Lewis
Most recently 9th of 11 at Mackay Cl1 on June 6 over 1300m, 9 len behind Chilli Palmer with 60.5kg at $26. Before that second last of 9 at this track Bm55 on April 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Talons carrying 62.5kg at $8. Can do a lot better than that last run.
9
N DAY
Sky Blue, Navy Blue Vee, Checked Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
4 5x114 DECRYPTING GOLD
GEORGINA HOLT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T G Lines & Mrs G K Holt
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track Cl3-Sw on June 13 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Vancouver Bay with 59.5kg at $6.50. The start before that won by a long-neck at this track Bm55 May 25 over 1400m defeating Burns To Embrace with 58.5kg at $9. Doesn’t need to improve that much.
8
JACKSON MURPHY
White, Red And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 43453 BETTA AL
ALWYN BAILEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A R Bailey, B S Ashford, F P Pittorino, Mrs G L Pittorino, R H Bailey, Mrs J E Alley, J Prior, S Prior, T J Prior, J Hall, Mrs R Lalor-Chambers & Cheeky Boys Racing (Mgr: B J Boske)
Last start 3rd of 11 at this track Cl3-Sw on June 13 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Vancouver Bay carrying 58kg at $6.50. The run before that 5th of 8 at Cairns 3yo Hcp on June 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Sweet Kisses carrying 58kg at $5. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable stall.
4
R WIGGINS
DARK GREEN, CERISE FIVE STARS, DARK GREEN CAP WITH CERISE STARS
6 26x70 EROE
BOB MCGUIRE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R C McGuire & Mrs A McGuire
Third-up and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 8 at Home Hill Bm55 on May 18 over 1180m, 6 len behind Harvesta with 59.5kg at $17. Last start 12th of 15 at this track Bm55 on June 8 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Obliquity with 60.5kg at $151. Would rather see in something easier.
5
TYLER LESLIGHT
WHITE, RED FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES, RED CAP
7 x6507 REDAVNI
JANEL RYAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C A Jorgensen, B L Jorgensen, Ms R Jorgensen & Ms L D Buckingham
Most recently 7th of 10 at Cairns Bm60 on June 10 over 1250m, 7 len behind Fodor with 55kg at $21. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track Cl3 on May 17 over 1200m, 10 len behind Fodor with 56kg at $19. Place chance with the aid of an inside alley.
2
JENNA EDWARDS
RED, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE CAP
8 08x40 DO WELL LEGEND
BEN WILLIAMS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs S Hammer
Half-brother to dual-Group 1 winner Kenedna and Group 2 winner and stallion Spill The Beans. Third-up and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last in a small field at Charters Towers Bm45 on May 12 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Sophia's Lass carrying 65kg at $3.30. Second-up 12th of 14 at this track Bm60 on June 8 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Prince Akeem with 56kg at $81. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
G KLIESE
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, CERISE STRIPE AND SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP, CERISE STRIPE
9 56278 DEFROSTED
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Dr D E Lemmon & Mrs M A Thomas
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 14 at Mackay 0 - 55 on June 18 over 1560m, 4 len behind Lets Torque A Deel with 54kg at $16. Before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on June 6 over 1560m, 4 len behind I Say Boom carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Watch for her to be flashing home.
10
MS C JOKIC
Royal Blue, Gold Sash, Checked Sleeves, Gold Cap
10 34825 GINGER MICK
GRAHAM HUGHES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track Cl3-Sw on June 13 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Vancouver Bay carrying 57kg at $21. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Bowen Bm60 on June 1 over 1810m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Fortified with 55kg at $7. Genuine hope.
7
ISABELLA TEH
RED, YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
11 47057 LITTLE RED PEPPER
RENEE SCHLUENZ
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
R A Schluenz, J A Lewis, M A Spagnolo, Mrs J Spagndo, Mrs A L Miller, V T Cooper, S M Rossi, Mrs B S Cahill, Mrs K T Borzi, B Cotter, Mrs K Cotter & Ms M A Lewis
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track Cl3-Sw on June 13 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Vancouver Bay with 58kg at $101. The run before that 5th of 9 at Cairns Bm55 on June 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Lady Of Fortune with 53.5kg at $26. Draws well but looks safely held.
1
S SHEARGOLD
YELLOW, RED HEART, SLEEVES AND CAP, YELLOW POM POM